Calthorpe Park School

About Calthorpe Park School

Calthorpe Park School is one of two secondary schools in the town of Fleet, in Hampshire (UK) for pupils aged 11–16. The school shares the excellent sports facilities of an adjacent community leisure centre. It was awarded specialist status as a Maths and Computing College in 2005. In the 2013 OFSTED report the school received an overall effectiveness of 'good'. A major capital scheme by Hampshire County Council to extend the school to accommodate more pupils was completed in 2004. It then underwent another scheme in 2008-9 to extend the school further. As of 2014, the school is undergoing another expansion project due for completion early 2015. HistoryCalthorpe Park School opened on Wednesday 3 September 1969 as North Fleet Bilateral School with Mr J. Ormerod as Headteacher. A few months later, the new Governing Body changed the name. 153 pupils and 11 staff were the first occupants before all year groups were complete five years later. The official opening took place on Friday 18 June 1971 by Mr W. van Straubenzee, MBE, MP from the Department of Education and Science. After the National Anthem and a Dedication from the Vicar of Fleet, the Rev A. C. B. Deedes, speeches were given by a variety of people connected to the school including the Chairman of the School Governors, Major B. C. Debenham, MBE, the Chairman of Hampshire County Council, Brig Sir Richard A-G Calthorpe, BT, CBE and Mr Ormerod.

Calthorpe Park School Description

Calthorpe Park School is one of two secondary schools in the town of Fleet, in Hampshire (UK) for pupils aged 11–16. The school shares the excellent sports facilities of an adjacent community leisure centre. It was awarded specialist status as a Maths and Computing College in 2005. In the 2013 OFSTED report the school received an overall effectiveness of 'good'. A major capital scheme by Hampshire County Council to extend the school to accommodate more pupils was completed in 2004. It then underwent another scheme in 2008-9 to extend the school further. As of 2014, the school is undergoing another expansion project due for completion early 2015. HistoryCalthorpe Park School opened on Wednesday 3 September 1969 as North Fleet Bilateral School with Mr J. Ormerod as Headteacher. A few months later, the new Governing Body changed the name. 153 pupils and 11 staff were the first occupants before all year groups were complete five years later. The official opening took place on Friday 18 June 1971 by Mr W. van Straubenzee, MBE, MP from the Department of Education and Science. After the National Anthem and a Dedication from the Vicar of Fleet, the Rev A. C. B. Deedes, speeches were given by a variety of people connected to the school including the Chairman of the School Governors, Major B. C. Debenham, MBE, the Chairman of Hampshire County Council, Brig Sir Richard A-G Calthorpe, BT, CBE and Mr Ormerod.

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Calthorpe Park School is located at GU51 5JA Fleet, Hampshire
+441252613483
http://www.calthorpepark.hants.sch.uk